General ongoing and maintraince cost of a rebreather

Pawel Szopinski · 16th March 2008, 14:33

I would like to work out an average annual (or 100 hours) cost of using a rebreather on the top of the price of the unit, training, gas and absorbent.

I assume servicing including cylinders, spares including o-rings, hoses etc, but is there a chance that you could share your average expenses?

**wedivebc** · 16th March 2008, 18:07

Quote: (Originally Posted by Pawel Szopinski)

I would like to work out an average annual (or 100 hours) cost of using a rebreather on the top of the price of the unit, training, gas and absorbent.

I assume servicing including cylinders, spares including o-rings, hoses etc, but is there a chance that you could share your average expenses?

Sorry if I thought too much about it I might slit my wrists.
I would guess $500 per year would be a good estimate.

Mark Chase · 16th March 2008, 18:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by Pawel Szopinski)

I would like to work out an average annual (or 100 hours) cost of using a rebreather on the top of the price of the unit, training, gas and absorbent.

I assume servicing including cylinders, spares including o-rings, hoses etc, but is there a chance that you could share your average expenses?

I dive a KISS

Once a year I replace all three cells, cost £150.00 and I service the first stages cost £100 (but I do this my self) I get through probably a half dozen scrims a year £20. Say another £10 for 0 rings

So around £280 / $500

Thats it. Doesn't matter if I did 100 hours or 500 hours the costs would be about the same. A lot less than I used to spend on my half dozen OC twin sets.

ATB

Mark

Pawel Szopinski · 17th March 2008, 23:08

Thanks guys.

16th March 2008, 14:33	#1 (permalink)
Pawel Szopinski Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 103	General ongoing and maintraince cost of a rebreather I would like to work out an average annual (or 100 hours) cost of using a rebreather on the top of the price of the unit, training, gas and absorbent. I assume servicing including cylinders, spares including o-rings, hoses etc, but is there a chance that you could share your average expenses?
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16th March 2008, 18:07	#2 (permalink)
wedivebc FIGJAM Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,358	Re: General ongoing and maintraince cost of a rebreather Quote: (Originally Posted by Pawel Szopinski) I would like to work out an average annual (or 100 hours) cost of using a rebreather on the top of the price of the unit, training, gas and absorbent. I assume servicing including cylinders, spares including o-rings, hoses etc, but is there a chance that you could share your average expenses? Sorry if I thought too much about it I might slit my wrists. I would guess $500 per year would be a good estimate. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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16th March 2008, 18:39	#3 (permalink)
Mark Chase I go down for ages Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 2,470	Re: General ongoing and maintraince cost of a rebreather Quote: (Originally Posted by Pawel Szopinski) I would like to work out an average annual (or 100 hours) cost of using a rebreather on the top of the price of the unit, training, gas and absorbent. I assume servicing including cylinders, spares including o-rings, hoses etc, but is there a chance that you could share your average expenses? I dive a KISS Once a year I replace all three cells, cost £150.00 and I service the first stages cost £100 (but I do this my self) I get through probably a half dozen scrims a year £20. Say another £10 for 0 rings So around £280 / $500 Thats it. Doesn't matter if I did 100 hours or 500 hours the costs would be about the same. A lot less than I used to spend on my half dozen OC twin sets. ATB Mark __________________ Is it supposed to make that noise ? I took my unit to the dive shop and demanded they bolt on every thing that would fit. Join my elite diving teem and get a Tshirt "Doing It Chasey"Hammerhead Eccr Advanced Diving System
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Pawel Szopinski Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 103	Re: General ongoing and maintraince cost of a rebreather Thanks guys.
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